share to gain » Managing People http://www.sharetogain.com "By Sharing We All Gain" Mon, 26 Apr 2010 13:15:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Linchpin http://www.sharetogain.com/2010/04/linchpin/ http://www.sharetogain.com/2010/04/linchpin/#comments Sun, 25 Apr 2010 21:59:25 +0000 craigdcrook http://www.sharetogain.com/?p=1783 linchpinAwhile back I bought 50 copies of a book called Linchpin and have been giving them to speakers, friends and others as I’m inspired.

I have also been contemplating the best way to release more books and have been toying with the idea of having people write a nugget in the book and passing it along.  This would be great, except that I selfishly want to know what people learn, so I thought I would put the “book jacket” online and let people submit there nuggets here.

My key nugget:

Bring my passion to the job!

I am blessed to love what I do for a living, but still don’t always get to choose my “job”.  It’s to easy to hide behind sayings like, find what your passionate about and learn to make money doing it.  And while I think it’s great to be in this position, it’s easier to bring your passion to the job – it could transform not just you, but those around you.

If I look back at when I’ve done this well, I’ve turned “crap jobs” like scrubbing pots & pans at the local university, into timeless memories.  When I’ve done this poorly, the day(s) never seemed to end (“is it 5:00 yet??”).

There’s still discernment needed to know when to get out of toxic cultures and bad situations, but turn on your passion now, don’t wait — it’s likely the ticket to better and better opportunities.

Share your key nugget through the comments, good and bad alike.  I look forward to hearing from you…

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It’s no secret – companies often struggle to implement Lean. In fact, according to an Industry Week article, By The Numbers: Of all firms responding to the IW/MPI Census of U.S. Manufacturers less than 20% of companies report a major increase in performance generated from improvement initiatives like Lean.
A typical transition to Lean starts out just fine. Once the executive vision for Lean as a business strategy has been communicated, introductory training then follows. The training is usually effective – bringing exciting Lean ideas and concepts into view. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm often quickly fades when the first Lean activities begin. What’s the problem? Organizations frequently see standard implementation practices as potentially harmful. This perception of danger leads to a fast build-up employee resistance. Overcoming this “resistance to change” increases costs, weakens results, and decreases return on investment.
Organic Lean™ corrects standard implementation practices to fully deliver the benefits of Lean.
To learn more, read the full article An Introduction to Organic Lean , or see the presentation below.
Vist the Systemental website for information about Organic Lean™ Services

It’s no secret – companies often struggle to implement Lean. In fact, according to an Industry Week article, By The Numbers: Of all firms responding to the IW/MPI Census of U.S. Manufacturers less than 20% of companies report a major increase in performance generated from improvement initiatives like Lean.

A typical transition to Lean starts out just fine. Once the executive vision for Lean as a business strategy has been communicated, introductory training then follows. The training is usually effective – bringing exciting Lean ideas and concepts into view. Unfortunately, the enthusiasm often quickly fades when the first Lean activities begin. What’s the problem? Organizations frequently see standard implementation practices as potentially harmful. This perception of danger leads to a fast build-up employee resistance. Overcoming this “resistance to change” increases costs, weakens results, and decreases return on investment.

Organic Lean™ corrects standard implementation practices to fully deliver the benefits of Lean.

Intro to Organic Lean

Vist the Systemental website for information about Organic Lean™ Services

]]> http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/12/organic-lean/feed/ 0 Sharpen Up — Quantum Leaps for Leaders http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/11/sharpen-up-quantum-leaps-for-leaders/ http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/11/sharpen-up-quantum-leaps-for-leaders/#comments Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:09:11 +0000 jamie http://www.sharetogain.com/?p=1645 Sharpen your leadership edge with the skill of listening. Engage with the people you lead and help them accomplish your goals.

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]]> http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/10/over-managed-under-led/feed/ 0 Monkey See, Monkey Yawn? Are We Hardwired for Empathy? http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/monkey-see-monkey-yawn-are-we-hardwired-for-empathy/ http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/monkey-see-monkey-yawn-are-we-hardwired-for-empathy/#comments Fri, 25 Sep 2009 15:19:31 +0000 admin http://www.sharetogain.com/?p=1549 Though still a mystery, most people yawn reflexively when someone else does. One scientist studying chimps says catching a yawn is related to empathy. It’s a human sentiment Columbia University’s Kevin Ochsner says we’re hard-wired to feel. WSJ’s Robert Lee reports.

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For part two click here.

]]> http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/ideas-for-lowering-health-care-costs-and-improving-care/feed/ 0 Building Enduring Teams With Authentic Leadership http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/building-enduring-teams-with-authentic-leadership/ http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/building-enduring-teams-with-authentic-leadership/#comments Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:46:25 +0000 jamie http://www.sharetogain.com/?p=1534 Arlan Friesen & Dave Walters of Amabassador Enterprises discuss a few of the leadership key traits for getting more from their people.

Are you interested in getting more from your employees? Join us Friday, October 2.

]]> http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/building-enduring-teams-with-authentic-leadership/feed/ 0 Eliminating Misery on the Job http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/eliminating-misery-on-the-job/ http://www.sharetogain.com/2009/09/eliminating-misery-on-the-job/#comments Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:37:59 +0000 jamie http://www.sharetogain.com/?p=1527 Some surveys have found that 87% of Americans don’t like their jobs. (Forbes.com) More and more employees are suffering from the Sunday Blues.

Join us for this great session, Thursday, October 1.

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Sam leads a Product Development Breakfast Club on the second Monday of the month. Click here for more information.

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by craig henderson

A service business CEO, leading an organization with 650 employees, wants to launch a strategic initiative but isn’t ready. Something is missing from the picture. What is it?

The CEO’s idea is strong – boost financial results by putting a “pay for performance” model in place for employees. Her plan ties pay to productivity, quality, and other important measures. The financial argument is solid. The design looks great –

  • it’s been skillfully crafted by an industry expert
  • it’s based on a model with a proven track record
  • and it’s been tailored specifically for her business

Yet, even under the pressure of a struggling economy and shrinking profits, the CEO is reluctant to pull the trigger on the plan. Why? Well, as good as the plan is, she’s just not sure it will work.

What if the employees don’t like the change and resentment leaks through to customers?

What if the project runs into difficulty after launch, who will see it through?

What if the definition of service quality that was used to construct the model is slightly off?

Will an early performance boost be followed by a downward slide in results as customers realize things “aren’t what they used to be”?

What can be done to assure the CEO her plan will be a success?

leading changeHoshin Kanri strategy deployment, also known as Policy Deployment, is a process designed to give the CEO the confidence she needs to pull the trigger on her plan. The process framework will not only communicate and deploy her idea, but it will launch her idea on the best possible footing, then protect and safeguard her investment by testing and proving her idea will work, under controlled conditions, before she’s in too deep.

Hoshin Kanri ensures CEO’s leading their businesses into the future will arrive safely and reap well deserved rewards. Hoshin Kanri makes sailing into uncharted waters safer and less stressful. When it comes to implementing strategies for boosting business performance, it’s as close as you can get to buying piece of mind.

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